flydubai touches down in Kish Island and Kerman, boosting connectivity between Dubai and Iran

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 September 2024: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Kish Island on 07 September and Kerman on 09 September, marking the start of the carrier’s direct services to these destinations in Iran from Dubai International (DXB).

Senior airport officials and local dignitaries welcomed both inaugural flights with traditional water cannon salutes at Kish International Airport (KIH) and Kerman International Airport (KER). flydubai will operate a four-weekly service to Kish Island and a twice-weekly service to Kerman, enhancing connectivity between these cities and Dubai. The new routes add to flydubai’s extensive network and strengthen connections between Dubai and Iran, providing greater opportunities for customers whether they are travelling for business, leisure or to visit relatives and friends.

Commenting on the start of operations, Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, said: “we are delighted to expand our network in Iran where we now serve eight destinations across the country, reinforcing our commitment to providing our passengers with more options to travel, more conveniently and more often. This expansion also significantly contributes to the growth of trade and tourism through Dubai’s aviation hub, enhancing global connectivity.”

“At flydubai, we are committed to exploring new growth opportunities, removing barriers to travel, and opening up markets and destinations that were previously underserved. By offering direct flights to these destinations, we are enhancing connectivity between different cultures, all while providing convenient travel options to passengers across our expanding network,” added Obaidalla.

With the launch of flights to Kish Island and Kerman, flydubai has strengthened its position as one of the key operators in the Iranian market, now serving eight destinations with 61 flights a week. The airline began its services to Iran on 10 August 2014 with flights to Mashhad and its network has since expanded to include Bandar Abbas, Isfahan, Lar, Tehran, Shiraz and now Kish Island and Kerman.

Passengers flying to Kish Island and Kerman can enjoy convenient connections through Dubai and a comfortable travel experience on flydubai's modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. Passengers can experience Business Class and enjoy space and privacy in a comfortable and spacious seat, accessing flydubai’s exceptional inflight entertainment with a full HD, 11.6-inch screen with a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music and games. Economy Class passengers can also enjoy seats designed by RECARO which provides optimal levels of comfort and space during their flight and purchase affordable inflight entertainment packages.

In addition to the new routes in Iran, flydubai launched daily services to Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan and Basel in Switzerland earlier this summer.

The carrier has built a growing network of more than 125 destinations across 55 countries served by a young fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Flight details for the two destinations

flydubai will operate flights to Kish International Airport (KIH) and Kerman International Airport (KER) from Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport (DXB). Emirates will codeshare on these routes, offering more connectivity options to travellers.

Return Business Class fares from DXB to KIH start from AED 6,620 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 1,400. Return Business Class fares from KIH to DXB start from USD 1,160 and Economy Class Lite fares start from USD 335.

Return Business Class fares from DXB to KER start from AED 6,620 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 1,400. Return Business Class fares from KER to DXB start from USD 1,140 and Economy Class Lite fares start from USD 335.

Flights are available to book on flydubai.com, the official flydubai App, the UAE Contact Centre at (+971) 600 54 44 45, the flydubai travel shops or through our travel partners.

For the full timetable, please visit: https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/timetable